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5 Editor’s letter

Here come the franchises

Liz Terry on the boom in franchising

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14 People profile

Julian Hitch

The director of wellbeing at healthy fast food chain Leon discusses the company’s wellbeing centre for employees

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16 People profile

James Steele

ukactive's new research lead is part of the group charged with the job of revising physical activity guidelines for adults

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16 People profile

Darryl Preston

The founder of Core Nation Fitness explains the benefits of setting up group fitness in a rowing club

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20 News round-up

Anytime Fitness opens 4,000th club, the Gym Group posts record profits and Sport England's Active Lives survey shows the growth of HIIT

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32 Interview

Martin Seibold

The new CEO of Fitness First Germany discusses his three-stage plan to buy up the competition and prepare the business for sale within the next three years

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40 Ask an expert

Functional training

Functional training is growing in popularity, but will it overtake traditional training methods? We open the debate

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46 Promotional feature

Technogym

SKILLRUN - delivering an amazing running experience to members

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48 Franchising

Fitness franchising

Fitness franchises are piling in to the UK. We take a look at the market

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56 Promotional feature

Dyaco

Something for everyone

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Tech Potential

New tech is coming down the track which will change the gym experience and improve retention

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62 Promotional feature

Wattbike

Wattbike: innovating for a decade

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64 Interview

The GO Fit standard

Iberian fitness operator GO Fit is developing a low-cost, personalised gym offering based on the latest exercise science from academia

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74 Ask an expert

All about the beat

We all know music is an integral part of group exercise – guiding and motivating – but just how important is it? And how exactly can we use it to increase participation? We ask the experts

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On the cover | Martin Seibold: The new CEO of Fitness First Germany discusses his three-stage plan to buy up the competition and prepare the business for sale within the next three years p32

78 Promotional feature

Swimming Nature

Swimming strong

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82 Training

Training Europe

New research commissioned by EuropeActive gives us fresh insights into the personal training market in Europe

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Willmott Dixon

Construction specialist Willmott Dixon is looking to shake up the way public sector procures leisure facilities, with a new partnership-based approach

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93 Preview

Elevate 2018

As the event draws nearer, we take a look at what attendees can expect from Elevate 2018, including conference speakers, seminar topics, exhibitors and award categories

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102 Promotional feature

Perfect Gym

Improving retention with AI

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104 IHRSA update

Personal approach

Personal training is a hot topic, with a recent study by IHRSA shedding light on how health club members in the US use personal and small group training

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108 Promotional feature

Active IQ

Active IQ adds Flair

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111 ukactive update

Join the uprising

ukactive CEO Steve Ward discusses the new Active Uprising event, which is set to launch this year in Manchester

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113 Supplier showcase

Turn up the heat

ICG partners with Nuffield, Precor proves popular at Anytime Fitness, and FitQuest teams up with The Gym Group

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118 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

Lauren Heath-Jones brings you the latest inspiring innovations, from Polar, Escape, FitQuest and Active IQ

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124 Events calendar

Conference season is in full swing

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W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy

Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October. [more...]

Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors. [more...]

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EP 2018 issue 4

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Magazine archive

5 Editor’s letter

Here come the franchises

Liz Terry on the boom in franchising

View in digital edition
View online

14 People profile

Julian Hitch

The director of wellbeing at healthy fast food chain Leon discusses the company’s wellbeing centre for employees

View in digital edition
View online

16 People profile

James Steele

ukactive's new research lead is part of the group charged with the job of revising physical activity guidelines for adults

View in digital edition
View online

16 People profile

Darryl Preston

The founder of Core Nation Fitness explains the benefits of setting up group fitness in a rowing club

View in digital edition
View online

20 News round-up

Anytime Fitness opens 4,000th club, the Gym Group posts record profits and Sport England's Active Lives survey shows the growth of HIIT

View in digital edition

32 Interview

Martin Seibold

The new CEO of Fitness First Germany discusses his three-stage plan to buy up the competition and prepare the business for sale within the next three years

View in digital edition
View online

40 Ask an expert

Functional training

Functional training is growing in popularity, but will it overtake traditional training methods? We open the debate

View in digital edition
View online

46 Promotional feature

Technogym

SKILLRUN - delivering an amazing running experience to members

View in digital edition
View online

48 Franchising

Fitness franchising

Fitness franchises are piling in to the UK. We take a look at the market

View in digital edition
View online

56 Promotional feature

Dyaco

Something for everyone

View in digital edition
View online

58 Promotional feature

Tech Potential

New tech is coming down the track which will change the gym experience and improve retention

View in digital edition
View online

62 Promotional feature

Wattbike

Wattbike: innovating for a decade

View in digital edition
View online

64 Interview

The GO Fit standard

Iberian fitness operator GO Fit is developing a low-cost, personalised gym offering based on the latest exercise science from academia

View in digital edition
View online

74 Ask an expert

All about the beat

On the cover | Martin Seibold: The new CEO of Fitness First Germany discusses his three-stage plan to buy up the competition and prepare the business for sale within the next three years p32

78 Promotional feature

Swimming Nature

Swimming strong

View in digital edition
View online

82 Training

Training Europe

New research commissioned by EuropeActive gives us fresh insights into the personal training market in Europe

View in digital edition
View online

86 Promotional feature

Willmott Dixon

Construction specialist Willmott Dixon is looking to shake up the way public sector procures leisure facilities, with a new partnership-based approach

View in digital edition
View online

93 Preview

Elevate 2018

102 Promotional feature

Perfect Gym

Improving retention with AI

View in digital edition
View online

104 IHRSA update

Personal approach

Personal training is a hot topic, with a recent study by IHRSA shedding light on how health club members in the US use personal and small group training

View in digital edition
View online

108 Promotional feature

Active IQ

Active IQ adds Flair

View in digital edition
View online

111 ukactive update

Join the uprising

ukactive CEO Steve Ward discusses the new Active Uprising event, which is set to launch this year in Manchester

View in digital edition
View online

113 Supplier showcase

Turn up the heat

ICG partners with Nuffield, Precor proves popular at Anytime Fitness, and FitQuest teams up with The Gym Group

View in digital edition
View online

118 Fitness-kit.net

Product innovations

Lauren Heath-Jones brings you the latest inspiring innovations, from Polar, Escape, FitQuest and Active IQ

View in digital edition
View online

124 Events calendar

Conference season is in full swing

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LATEST NEWS

Active Oxfordshire secures £1.3 million to tackle shocking levels of inequality

Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new programme for children.

Barry’s considers next investor move, as North Castle Partners looks to exit

Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer.

Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand

US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been disclosed.

Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic

The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.

Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it has just acquired from RSG Group in a 47-club deal.

Nuffield Health calls for National Movement Strategy as research shows decline in fitness levels among some consumers

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.

Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research

Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity according to new research.

RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio

With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities for its high- end brand in the US and Europe, but is pausing UK expansion.

PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans to develop 200 new clubs in the next three to four years.

Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024.

Workers' Educational Association and CLUK team up to launch Carbon Literacy Course

Community Leisure UK is helping the public sector’s drive to net zero with the launch of a bespoke Carbon Literacy course.

Circadian Trust invests in wellness to support its NHS partnerships

Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing across South Gloucestershire, UK. The initiative will see a £2.4m investment in its five Active Lifestyle Centres.

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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy

Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October. [more...]

Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group

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COMPANY PROFILES

Orbit4

Orbit4 is the ultimate software solution for operators to manage their fitness facility. [more...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Physical Company..

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